Procurement Manager

About the position

A well-established company in the East Rand is seeking a Procurement Manager. This is not a traditional hands-on buying role, as purchasing activities are supported by a dedicated buying team.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with regional objectives
• Drive procurement process improvements, standardisation and cost-saving initiatives
• Monitor procurement performance and prepare management reports and KPI dashboards
• Analyse procurement data and identify opportunities for improved efficiencies
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement policies and procedures are followed
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, company standards and regulatory requirements
• Identify procurement risks and assist with mitigation strategies
• Support sustainability and ethical sourcing initiatives
• Work closely with regional procurement teams on strategic procurement projects
• Maintain procurement documentation, contracts and supplier records
• Assist with procurement planning and continuous improvement initiatives

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration or a related qualification
• 5+ years' procurement experience, preferably in a strategic or procurement coordination environment
• Previous experience within a multinational company would be advantageous but is not essential
• Strong knowledge of procurement principles, supplier management and procurement compliance
• Experience preparing procurement reports, analysing data and monitoring KPIs
• Excellent administrative, organisational and documentation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Desired Skills:

• Procurement Manager
• Procurement Specialist
• Procurement Coordinator

Employer & Job Benefits:

• plus a 13th cheque